Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 101

Frederick was still in the water, his eyes fixed on Marguerite but he didn’t utter a word.

The more quiet he was, the more uneasy Marguerite felt.

She couldn’t focus, not daring to meet the man’s gaze. Her eyes darted about aimlessly but inadvertently locked onto his.

In that moment, Marguerite felt like a thief caught in the act; her panic kicking up a notch.

Sadie relished the sight and couldn’t resist stirring the pot. “Ms. Lockwood, there’s no ladder in this pool. Mr. Winston’s been swimming for a while and he might be pooped. Fancy giving him a hand?”

Marguerite sucked in a breath. Her muscles were taut and she muttered awkwardly, “Um… I’ll pull you up.”

With that, she approached the pool hesitantly reaching out her hand towards him.

Seeing her so jumpy, a mischievous glint appeared in Frederick’s eyes.

He had never seen this feminine side of Marguerite. She was like a scared little kitten waiting for his reassurance.

it would be if she was

wouldn’t always lose his temper

quickly

it up in the air. When Frederick’s cold hand shot out of the water, their hands were clasping.

onto her warm little hand tightly and kicked off the pool floor; his upper body shot out

pool edge and splashed some water onto Marguerite,

quickly covered her chest. But it

shove from behind and involuntarily

grip around her waist. Then she heard a loud splash accompanied by a brief sensation of

fell into the water together,

sorry I slipped and accidentally pushed you! Ms. Lockwood can’t swim! You’ve got

She hastily lifted her head after swallowing a

*Cough, cough, cough…”

coughing hard, her nose and ears

terrible experience. Marguerite clung to Frederick like a lifeline, her legs wrapped

even

Sadie blushed like a rose and quickly turned around, leaving the couple

ears slightly

eyes, her voice barely a whisper, “Can… can you take me to shore?